The House of Commons has voted to legalise assisted dying, with 330 MPs voting in favour and 275 voting against. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was put forward as a Private Members’ Bill by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. The aim of this legislation is to allow terminally...
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The Swan Theatre felt appropriately festive during last week’s press night for RSC’s The Red Shoes. A deep crimson red illuminated the walls of the lobby and auditorium, setting an alluring tone for the dark fairy tale that was about to unfold. The Red Shoes tells the story of the...
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With the holidays approaching, many of us are preparing for long journeys home or away, with plenty of spare time on or between trips. Whether you’re taking a train ride, or if you’re simply out and about with some time to kill, this extra time can be the perfect opportunity...
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On November 23, The Boar Sport was at Warwick Quadball Club (WQC)’s Southern Development Cup tournament. Despite the miserable weather, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day where one could not avoid getting to know the wonderful community at the heart of the team. This isn’t a sport of showing-off, ball-hogging,...
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Sally Rooney, the author often dubbed the first great millennial writer, is a cultural figurehead whose power is hard to reckon with. Many praise her abilities to relate uniquely to a generation who came of age as the internet and social media developed fully towards what they are today. Others...
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Winter is a love-hate season for me. The cold can be too overwhelming, but it also brings plenty of opportunities for fun. Whether you’re staying warm inside or braving the chilly outdoors, there are plenty of activities to enjoy. In this article, I’ll share some of the best ways to...
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Naomi Pandey reviews the immersive religious horror about two Mormon missionaries ensnared by a villainous atheist
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Coventry City have announced that Chelsea legend Frank Lampard will take over the vacant Head Coach position at the Coventry Building Society Arena, 3 weeks after the controversial sacking of long-serving manager Mark Robins. The former England international, whose last permanent stint ended after less than a year with Everton...
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The government is set to unveil a “youth guarantee” scheme, seeking to reduce the number of young people out of work, and slash the benefits of those who repeatedly refuse to take up opportunities. It intends to guarantee access to training, apprenticeships or help finding a job for those aged...
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During this busy time in the academic year, some students choose to tie this period with a bit of a health kick: this could include exercising, sleeping more, and perhaps most prominently, drinking less alcohol. It’s so important to make time for your wellbeing, even when the workload increases. So,...
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No book has ever stuck with me like Uruguayan author Fernanda Trías’ debut novel The Rooftop (La Azotea). Claustrophobic and concise, the 112 pages of this novella slowly trap not just our protagonists within the walls of their decaying apartment, but the reader as well. Trías is an expert in...
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In February 2020, during the leadership race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn, Sir Keir Starmer recommitted Labour to its pledge of abolishing student fees. “Labour must stand by its commitment to end the national scandal of spiralling student debt and abolish tuition fees,” he said at the time. Yet, in 2024,...
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2021 and 2024 seem to have been the defining ‘years of movie musicals’, each releasing three to four adaptions throughout. However, these films have received conflicting levels of success with theatre fans and critics alike. Neither of the films did justice to the original source material, resulting in a reduced...
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